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The Genius of Photography 1: Fixing the Shadows

Posted on September 2, 2011March 19, 2022 by Dharma Documentaries

This is the first in a series of documentaries tracing the evolution and the various uses of photography, and how it has changed the way we see the world, with some wonderful early examples of the technique.

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First Earth – Uncompromising Ecological Architecture – 2

Posted on August 26, 2011October 21, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

In the second series of films about radical ecological architecture we move from the States to see how it is being implemented around the world.

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First Earth – Uncompromising Ecological Architecture – 1

Posted on August 19, 2011October 21, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

A series of radical films made all over the world about new ideas in building and community, and how we move away from the mess we have only recently created.

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The Story of Buddhism by Benoy K Behl

Posted on June 17, 2011October 21, 2013 by Dharma Documentaries

A series of videos on the philosophy, art and culture of Buddhism in India by the renowned historian and photographer Benoy K Behl covering the Stupa, cave monasteries and later developments in the Himalayan Region.

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Animated Film: The Way

Posted on October 6, 2010April 18, 2019 by Dharma Documentaries

Here is an animated video in the sumi-e style of painting. The film is inspired by Toaist thought and includes drawing of the Yin and Yang symbols as well as the I-ching.

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Prasad Bhandarkar: Bansuri Raga Shivranjani

Posted on August 20, 2010October 20, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

Here are 10 minutes of magic on the Bansuri (Indian Bamboo Flute) from Prasad Bhandarkar, one of the leading disciples of Hari Prasad Chaurasia, accompanied by some friends on the Mood India series.

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The Miracle of Bali 3: Recital Of Music

Posted on August 6, 2010October 20, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

This episode is about music and dancing in the Balinese village of Peliatan, the separate items linked by an appropriately illustrative detail from Balinese paintings.

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The Miracle of Bali 1: The Midday Sun

Posted on July 23, 2010October 20, 2023 by Dharma Documentaries

This is the first in a 3-part series about Bali made by David Attenborough in 1969. This episode is a general introduction to Bali, its people and their varied arts.

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